President

by kelleyana   Nov 8, 2008


President

Encompass worldwide as a symbol of a new beginning,
Just because of the color his skin, should that been the cause to win?
Having Obama, a black man for president,
All over the media it is
Can't it sees him as a person, a leader, a power figure,
Why focus on race?
Yes racism is a reality, hate is also maybe because of fears or differences
Does the past hunt us and its crime is poisoning the future for certain?
Why not lance that poison and heal that mind?
Equality, Liberty, and Democracy
A world where we can all attain our highest possibilities
Through hard work and self confident
For the goodness of all human race.
When will we see that what is to be, must be, and
Things to be done, must be done, all by
Just setting our conscience free.

Returning to the past it seems like regret
for certain people wishing that it could last,Wake up,
No, we're not in the past.

Open the eyes don't be blind,
Being 'different' let it shine
It's strange how it can derange even causes
An abrupt change,
Just like what's happening within the stock exchange.

Just a black man, maybe, but even more than that,
An individual who'd shown good judgments
And has a unique ability to inspire of giving hopes,
Something lacking these last few years.
Looking back at cost of living,
Parents can feel confident for their children future
Or not having to done three jobs to earn enough to live

Thinking of all those atrocities in the world, hates, war, famine, poverty, Sexual abuses, robberies, just to name a few,
giving all attention and energy talking about appearance, My god, why not looks what happens around us in our economic system, unemployment, social security, not to mention health care,
Are they aware?

Are you satisfied with the actual situation?
Can't we come together as a nation?
Why all these discriminations.

Wherever there are lives, hopes can be found somewhere, then find the strength to
believe that one can make a difference
by his abilities and intelligence, yet one man cannot change the world but it's the first step hoping for a better tomorrow, although the roads are rocky and obstacles are everywhere, yet impossible is nothing.
Kelleyana.

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  • 16 years ago

    by loving my kids tessa and savannah

    Omg this one was good i like what you where saying good work

  • 16 years ago

    by Nicole the Fairy

    Wow. Well done! Reading this poem, I'm thinking.. wow. LOL. you did great!
    There is so much happening in this world, that we don't even know half about.
    It's important that we all think about what we are doing to create such havoc in this world.
    Well done, a good write.
    5/5
    xox

  • 16 years ago

    by Bhavin

    Bravo!!! It needs gr8 guts to write such a wonderful poem. I remember a gr8 poet from this commenting about my poem Taboo... He said there's a fine line between preaching and getting things into notice. You have wonderfully dealt with such a sensitive topic. Hats off to you. I would be stupid if I dont rate it a 5/5.

  • 16 years ago

    by Jennifer RIP Lesthat Hayden

    Open the eyes don't be blind,
    Being 'different' let it shine

    I really liked these lines.

    Why all these discriminations.

    That's a question, requiring a question mark. ^_^

    I really read this as a powerful speach. It was more than a poem. The part where you pointed out how much people are focusing on what people look like, and ignoring everything else going on, that was a lovely way to highlight the blindness of people.

    It was perfect.

    Five out of five.

  • 16 years ago

    by FELTON PHILLIPS

    Very insightful write. I felt great hope, joy and pride on election night. There was also some anxiety. Your poem captures all of those emotions. You are right, Change will take time. Good Job!

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